1. Who is known as the ‘Lady of the Lamp’?
a)
(a) Sorojini Naidu
b)
(b) Hellen Killer
c)
(c) Florence Nightingale
d)
(d) Madame Teresa
Answer:
(c) Florence Nightingale
Explanation:
Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and social reformer, is famously known as 'The Lady with the Lamp' for her pioneering work in modern nursing, especially for her habit of making rounds at night to tend to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War.
2. For which of the following disciplines Nobel Prize is awarded ?
a)
(a) Physics and Chemistry
b)
(b) Physiology or Medicine
c)
(c) Literature, Peace and Economics
d)
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Explanation:
The Nobel Prize is awarded annually in six categories: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace. The Prize in Economic Sciences is also awarded along with them. All the options listed are correct categories.
3. Lunar eclipse occurs on-
a)
(a) A new moon day
b)
(b) A full moon day
c)
(c) A half moon day
d)
(d) A moonless day
Answer:
(b) A full moon day
Explanation:
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, and the Earth's shadow obscures the Moon. This can only occur on the night of a full moon.
4. World ‘ No-Tobacco Day’ is observed on-
a)
(a) May 25
b)
(b) May 28
c)
(c) May 30
d)
(d) May 31
Answer:
(d) May 31
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors World No Tobacco Day, which is observed around the world every year on May 31 to draw attention to the health risks associated with tobacco use.
5. Which of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth’s surface ?
a)
(a) Desert Ecosystem
b)
(b) Mountain Ecosystem
c)
(c) Freshwater Ecosystem
d)
(d) Marine Ecosystem
Answer:
(d) Marine Ecosystem
Explanation:
Marine ecosystems (oceans, seas, etc.) cover approximately 71% of the Earth's surface, making them the largest of all ecosystems.
6. In Cricket game the length of pitch between the two wickets is-
a)
(a) 14 yards
b)
(b) 23 yards
c)
(c) 22 yards
d)
(d) 21 yards
Answer:
(c) 22 yards
Explanation:
According to the Laws of Cricket, the pitch is the rectangular area between the two wickets, and its length is exactly 22 yards (or 66 feet).
7. IMF (International Monetary Fund) is the result of-
a)
(a) Hawana Conference
b)
(b) Geneva Conference
c)
(c) Rome Conference
d)
(d) Brettonwood Conference
Answer:
(d) Brettonwood Conference
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank were both created at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944. The conference was held to establish a framework for international economic cooperation and reconstruction after World War II.
8. Dengue fever is spread by-
a)
(a) Aedes aegypti mosquito
b)
(b) Common House flies
c)
(c) Anopheles mosquito
d)
(d) Rats and squirrels
Answer:
(a) Aedes aegypti mosquito
Explanation:
Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Aedes mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species.
9. The International Court of Justice is located in-
a)
(a) New York
b)
(b) London
c)
(c) Geneva
d)
(d) Hague
Answer:
(d) Hague
Explanation:
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is located at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
10. Badminton is the national sport of-
a)
(a) Malaysia
b)
(b) Indonesia
c)
(c) China
d)
(d) Nepal
Answer:
(b) Indonesia
Explanation:
Badminton is the national sport of Indonesia, not Malaysia (Sepak takraw is the national sport of Malaysia). .
11. EURO is the currency of-
a)
(a) Asia
b)
(b) Europe
c)
(c) America
d)
(d) Africa
Answer:
(b) Europe
Explanation:
The Euro (€) is the official currency of 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union. This group of states is known as the Eurozone.
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12. Photosynthesis takes place in-
a)
(a) Roots of the plants
b)
(b) Stems of the plants
c)
(c) Green parts of the plants
d)
(d) All parts of the plants
Answer:
(c) Green parts of the plants
Explanation:
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food. This process occurs in the chloroplasts, which contain the green pigment chlorophyll and are primarily found in the leaves and other green parts of the plant.
13. The term PC means-
a)
(a) Private Computer
b)
(b) Prime Computer
c)
(c) Personal Computer
d)
(d) Professional Computer
Answer:
(c) Personal Computer
Explanation:
PC is an abbreviation for 'Personal Computer', a type of microcomputer designed for use by one person at a time.
14. Fill in the blank of the following sentence with the right form of verb. If I ____ a king!
a)
(a) am
b)
(b) was
c)
(c) were
d)
(d) shall be
Answer:
(c) were
Explanation:
This sentence expresses an unreal or hypothetical wish. In such subjunctive mood sentences, 'were' is used with all subjects (I, he, she, it, etc.) instead of 'was'.
15. Tiger : Zoology : : Mars : ____.
a)
(a) Astrology
b)
(b) Cryptology
c)
(c) Astronomy
d)
(d) Telescope
Answer:
(c) Astronomy
Explanation:
This is an analogy. Zoology is the scientific study of animals, like the Tiger. Similarly, Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects, like the planet Mars.
16. Maiden speech means-
a)
(a) First speech
b)
(b) Middle speech
c)
(c) Maid servant’s speech
d)
(d) Final speech
Answer:
(a) First speech
Explanation:
The term 'maiden speech' is an idiom that refers to the very first speech given by a person, especially a new member of a legislature or parliament.
17. N.B. stands for-
a)
(a) Note before
b)
(b) No bar
c)
(c) Non bearing
d)
(d) Nota bene
Answer:
(d) Nota bene
Explanation:
N.B. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase 'nota bene', which means 'note well' or 'take special note'. It is used to draw attention to a particularly important piece of information.
18. What is the masculine gender of ”mare”?
a)
(a) Mermaid
b)
(b) Bear
c)
(c) Stallion
d)
(d) Dog
Answer:
(c) Stallion
Explanation:
A 'mare' is an adult female horse. The corresponding adult male horse (masculine gender) is a 'stallion'.
19. Botany is to plants as Zoology is to-
a)
(a) Flowers
b)
(b) Rivers
c)
(c) Mountains
d)
(d) Animals
Answer:
(d) Animals
Explanation:
This is an analogy. Botany is the branch of biology that deals with the study of plants. Similarly, Zoology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of animals.
20. Botany is to plants as Zoology is to-
a)
(a) Flowers
b)
(b) Rivers
c)
(c) Mountains
d)
(d) Animals
Answer:
(d) Animals
Explanation:
This is an analogy. Botany is the branch of biology that deals with the study of plants. Similarly, Zoology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of animals.